Description
Indulge in a tantalizing dinner with this Creamy Cajun Chicken Linguine. Tender linguine pasta is tossed with Cajun-spiced chicken strips in a velvety garlic mozzarella sauce. This dish is a flavor explosion that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
Linguine Pasta:
- 12 ounces linguine pasta
Cajun Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Garlic Mozzarella Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Linguine: Prepare linguine according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Cajun Chicken: Season chicken with Cajun seasoning and cook in olive oil until browned. Set aside.
- Garlic Mozzarella Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic in butter, add flour, then gradually whisk in milk and cream. Simmer until thickened. Stir in cheeses until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet, add linguine, and toss to combine. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- For added heat, increase Cajun seasoning or add red pepper flakes.
- Substitute chicken with shrimp or opt for a vegetarian version with sautéed mushrooms and bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.4g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
